Sure, I love the design, beautiful. We could have installed this month, great! It will add value to my home, awesome! How much should I budget for beautiful, great and awesome? The question you need to ask yourself what you are trying to achieve with your new landscape project. If you are looking for some rocks, a few trees and some pavers, than your goals should be to find the best value for a great price. Yet, if you are looking for a custom landscape design that takes into consideration irrigation, functionality, maintenance, lighting and unique features than your first consideration is finding a landscape company with a proven process, managed effectively and best-of-breed designers. You know the difference when you drive through a neighborhood…same..same…than WOW! That is a beautiful landscape! Alexon Design is in the business of WOW Landscapes. Those types of projects are achieved by great designs and experienced project managers. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Arizona Landscaping Newsletter – Arizona Landscaping
June 10th, 2010Alexon Design Group would like to wish all of the DADS out there a Happy Father’s Day! And to my dad; I miss you every day!!
As it starts to heat up here in the Valley, we need shade to keep us cool. Alexon Design can provide a variety of different shade structures that will be affordable and make a huge impact in your backyard. Our shade structures can be built within existing backyard landscapes. Call for a free estimate.
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Average Temps and Rainfall for the month of June
- Average high temperature: 103
- Average low temperature: 72
- Warmest ever: 122
- Coldest ever: 50
- Average precipitation: .1
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| Featured Design – A Timeless Classic |
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| Location: DC Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ Designers:TJ Wilcoxson & Darren Tamburrelli
To renovate your backyard, call the office at 480.699.7796. See more of this property: Click Here |
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Arizona Landscaping Ideas
June 8th, 2010Most of you may not get super excited about landscaping on a daily basis like we do until you see an amazing front or backyard that really blows your socks off. Or…maybe you are channel surfing and come across a home design show which showcases amazing backyards. All of a sudden, you start dreaming of palm trees, water features, colorful plants and travertine dancing in your head.
Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the time or resources to pull off a big project on the weekends. Feel free to visit Alexon Designs gallery to pull together your Arizona landscaping ideas. Visit lots of websites and actual homes and make notes of what you are looking for in a new landscape project. Once you have idea of what you are looking for please give us a call.
Alexon Design
480-699-7796
Landscaping and your HOA – Arizona Landscaping
June 4th, 2010Do you have an Home Owners Association (HOA) and thinking about upgrading or installing a new landscape design? One of the most important things you can do before calling a landscape contractor is to understand the regulations from your HOA. The last thing you want to happen is making an investment to your home which is outside of the guidelines of your neighborhood’s HOA. An experienced landscape contractor should ask you upfront if you could provide them with the HOA’s landscape guidelines before working on a new design.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call…an Arizona Landscape Company!
Alexon Design – 480-699-7796
Arizona Landscaping Newsletter – May 2010
May 5th, 2010
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Average Temps and Rainfall for the month of May
- Average high temperature: 93
- Average low temperature: 64
- Warmest ever: 113
- Coldest ever: 40
- Average precipitation: .1
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| Featured Design – Old Mission Style in Arcadia |
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| Location: Phoenix, AZ Arcadia District Style: Old Mission Designers:Marc Olsen, TJ Wilcoxson, & Tracy Hosobe
The “Old-Catholic Mission Style” fireplace is the focal point of this beautiful renovation in Phoenix. The lap-style pool is complimented with a sun deck, water features spilling out of natural stoned walls, and Marbella stone decking. The outdoor kitchen separates the pool area from the cozy outdoor dining area.
The hardscape materials were softened nicely with desert plants and trees, along with some nice low lit lighting to enjoy in the evenings. To renovate your backyard, call the office at: 480.699.7796 See more of this property: Click Here |
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Swimming Pool Landscaping – Arizona Landscaping
April 13th, 2010What came first…the swimming pool or the landscape? Many of the homes today in Arizona seem to have swimming pools built the same time as the home. Yet, there are many people who are having their first swimming pool built into a vacant or existing backyard landscape. Of course if you are going to invest in a swimming pool, you also want an eye pleasing and manageable landscape to compliment the new swimming pool.
There are many questions you must ask yourself before adding a large water feature (cool landscape speak for swimming pool) to your backyard. First…design. Should I have grass? What types of materials, colors and plants will accent this new investment? How do I incorporate a safety fence into the design? Second…management. How much additional time do I want dedicate or money spent on mowing, trimming and maintaining the landscape on top of keeping my swimming pool clean and running properly? Third…Investment protection. What kinds plants or materials surrounding my swimming pool could contribute to pool damage?
We hope this post has given you some things to consider yet we have the answers. Please let us know how we could help design and install a new landscape with your new swimming pool.
Alexon Design
480-669-7796
Summer Around the Corner – Arizona Landscaping
April 6th, 2010Arizona is a beautiful state and a great place to live, especially during the winter and spring months with blue skies and cooler temperatures. Now that the temperatures are slowing rising, you might be starting to think about summer grass, landscaping projects around your home, pulling weeds or redesigning your backyard.
There is a great article at Phoenixtropicals.com which discusses the selection, growing and maintaining of Rye and Bermuda lawns here in Arizona. If you are thinking about adding a new lawn or a new landscape design, please give us a call. We would love to provide a custom design which matches your needs around aesthetics and functionality.
Alexon Design 480.699.7796
Hiring a Landscape Contractor
March 5th, 2009Three years ago we had a construction boom that made us contractors feel like we had struck gold, or won the lottery. I remember then telling my team, that this would not last, and that the “contractors that took care of their clients, would still be around after the smoke had settled.” Well the smoke has definitely settled. And unfortunately, we have lost quite a few contractors here in the valley. These economic times have really put a strain on all of us, and especially the people in the construction industry.
But here at Alexon Design, we like to say that the glass that is almost empty, is still half full. And we will continue to stay positive. There’s no doubt that we have had to adapt to the economic times, but we have continued to stay busy by being passionate about what we do, being honest with our clients, and installing quality landscapes in the greater Phoenix area.
When hiring a landscaping contractor, there are just five, but very important questions you need to ask your contractor, and ask yourself.
1.) We ask this question a lot to our clients when they call in. “How did you hear about us? Well ask yourself, how you heard about the contractor you are interviewing. Seriously, the source of that recommendation means a lot. Was it a family member? a friend? A co-worker that you find to be a knwledgable person? These sources are pretty credible. What if it was a neighbor that you don’t know very well. Or a co-worker that you have nothing in common with. These might not be credible sources.
2.) After your first interview with a possible contractor, ask yourself if you think that person / company is capable, experienced, and trustworthy. Ask yourself if you like that person, or at least feel comfortable with that person. Your first reaction is usually the right reaction.
3.) If you can say yes to above, you can then move on to ask for referrals, and to see their work. If the contractor will not take you to at least a couple of residences, that will tell you a lot about their quality of work, or their ability to build relationships.
The next two questions are my favorite to ask. One to ask your contractor, and one to ask yourself,
4.) This will work whether your asking a sales / designer, or the owner of the company. “What is the name of the foreman that will be doing my project? What is the name of your superintendant?” Pay very close attention to their reaction and answer. If it is not quick, clear, and precise, have some reservations. The reason I bring this up is because I used to work for a seemingly successful company here in the valley. I worked there for 17 months and we went through 12 supers, and 5 crews. Our construction team was like a revolving door. It was like every other week was the “landscape trading deadline”. Meanwhile I had new construction starting with crews that we had no idea of their capabilities or work ethic. How would you like to sign a $30,000.00 landscape contract, and have a “rookie” crew show up to do the project?
5.) While remaining realistic… If budget wasn’t a concern,ask yourself which contractor you would rather do your project. If that contractor is a little over budget, let him know and give him a chance to work with you. If that contractor has passed the previous tests, let the contractor know. Because if that contractor is anything like us at Alexon Design, he / she will work with you and your budget. And you can sleep at night knowing that your recent landscaping investment was not a risky one.
And always check the Registrar of Contractors (ROC) about their business record. Any complaints should always throw up a red flag.
We hope you contact us for your landscaping needs, and if not, we wish you luck on your landscaping project.
Thank you,
TJ Wilcoxson
Alexon Design and Landscaping
Travertine Pavers – Arizona Landscaping
January 27th, 2009
Travertine pavers have really hit the Arizona landscaping scene! They are a great alternative to standard acrylic decking, and are much cooler than concrete pavers. For more info on travertine pavers, go to www.alexondesign.com.









